The Club World Cup journey could have been over for these two teams without a win. That fate fired up the guests, whose quality kept a safe distance on the scoreboard from start to finish. Tactical an...

In a heated, humid atmosphere at Hard Rock Stadium, Xabi Alonso inaugurated his chapter with Real Madrid with a draw. La Fábrica graduate, Gonzalo Garcia, broke the deadlock after a tough start. Then,...

Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund engaged in a fascinating tactical battle that ultimately ended in a 0-0 stalemate in their FIFA Club World Cup Group F opener at MetLife Stadium. While the scoreline s...

Internazionale needed to abandon the trauma of last season’s finale: perhaps another competition under a new coach could aid in such healing. But in similar structures are similar results, and CF Mont...

Chelsea started their Club World Cup campaign with a positive 2-0 result against Los Angeles FC. Goals from Pedro Neto in the first half and Enzo Fernandez in the second half gave the Blues a vital 2-...

An auspicious debut for the European champions. A win that confirmed them as clear favorites, staying true to their philosophy: occupying space through constant movement. Position Play at its finest. ...

With the world at the feet of their teenage sensation, Spain were setting their sights on dynastic dominance through a triumph in this all-Iberian affair. But it was not to be. Portugal pitched in acr...

While Rodri sits on the sidelines, Spain and France fought in a battle that brought together two candidates for the Ballon d'Or. Indeed, the ninety minutes would be a feast for the eyes with a series ...

In what was a competitive but cagey first half, the match sparked into life after the break with Florian Wirtz breaking the deadlock for Germany. Portugal responded swiftly, as Francisco Conceição pro...

Munich only crowns new European champions. For the project at Paris Saint-Germain, this was only a matter of time, but not in the way that it was delivered. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel ...